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Pumpkin Palooza

Saturday, October 24, 2026  |  9 am – 2 pm

 

Scoop, Squish, Create, and More! Pumpkin Palooza is packed with festive fun for the whole family. Come in costume and dive into STEAM-powered play, seasonal creativity, and joyful memories.

 

Special Activities:

  • Build Your Own FrankenBuddy
    Using recycled toy parts, visitors can create their own unique play…thing or break apart a toy and figure out how it all fits together.
  • Brew Your Own Slime
    Oooey gooey and oh so much fun!
  • Pumpkin Hammering
    Hammer “nails” into pumpkins. A festive fine-motor skill activity. Exciting experiments await.
  • Jump & Rake Leaf Piles
    Scatter and rake leaves that dance in our giant air tunnel!
  • Webby Ramps & Rollers
    Will the webs change the course?
  • Pumpkin Drop | Times TBD
    How high can we go? Naperville Public Works is going to help us find out!
  • And More!

 

Tiny Great Performances | 11:00 & 11:45

Performer TBD – Check back closer to the event!

 

Spooky Science Show | Times TBD

Get ready for a spellbinding mix of science and surprises that’s equal parts spooky and fun!

 

 

This event is indoors and is included with Museum Admission or Membership. 

Please contact:
Shamra Fallon, Public Programs Manager
If you have any questions regarding the event.
[email protected]

 

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Awesome Prestation
Awesome Prestation